US9474555B2 - Interspinous process implant having pin driven engagement arms - Google Patents
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- the subject invention is directed to surgical implants, and more particularly, to a percutaneous interspinous process implant and fusion device.
- the spine consists of a column of twenty-four vertebrae that extend from the skull to the hips. Discs of soft tissue are disposed between adjacent vertebrae. The vertebrae provide support for the head and body, while the discs act as cushions. In addition, the spine encloses and protects the spinal cord, which is surrounded by a bony channel called the spinal canal. There is normally a space between the spinal cord and the borders of the spinal canal so that the spinal cord and the nerves associated therewith are not pinched.
- Non-surgical treatments of stenosis include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce the swelling and pain, and corticosteroid injections to reduce swelling and treat acute pain. While some patients may experience relief from symptoms of spinal stenosis with such treatments, many do not, and thus turn to surgical treatment.
- the most common surgical procedure for treating spinal stenosis is decompressive laminectomy, which involves removal of parts of the vertebrae. The goal of the procedure is to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves by increasing the area of the spinal canal.
- Interspinous process decompression is a less invasive surgical procedure for treating spinal stenosis.
- IPD surgery there is no removal of bone or soft tissue. Instead, an implant or spacer device is positioned behind the spinal cord or nerves between the spinous processes that protrude from the vertebrae in the lower back.
- a well-known implant used for performing IPD surgery is the X-STOP® device, which was first introduced by St. Francis Medical Technologies, Inc. of Alameda Calif.
- implantation of the X-STOP® device still requires an incision to access the spinal column to deploy the X-STOP® device. It would be advantageous to provide an implant for performing IPD procedures that could be percutaneously inserted into the interspinous process space and effectively treat lumbar spinal stenosis.
- the subject invention is directed to a new and useful interspinous process implant for treating lumbar spinal stenosis.
- the spinal implant includes, in one aspect, an elongated body dimensioned and configured for percutaneous interspinous process implantation, defining a longitudinal axis, an interior cavity and opposed proximal and distal end portions.
- a pair of laterally opposed engagement members are mounted for movement between a first position stowed within the interior cavity of the body and a second position deployed from the interior cavity of the body to engage the spinous process.
- Each engagement member includes a central hub defining a common hub axis extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body and having an inwardly extending crank pin. The inwardly extending crank pins of the two central hubs are radially offset from the hub axis and circumferentially spaced apart from one another about the hub axis.
- An elongated drive shaft is mounted for axial movement within the interior cavity of the body along the longitudinal axis thereof and includes a distal actuation portion having upper and lower yokes positioned to cooperate circumferentially with the crank pins. Axial movement of the drive shaft causes the two crank pins to translate through respective arcuate paths about the hub axis, causing corresponding rotational movement of the laterally opposed engagement members about the hub axis.
- Each engagement member includes a pair of diametrically opposed arms extending radially outwardly from the central hub thereof.
- Each arm has a inner curved portion and an outer claw portion.
- the engagement members are mounted for rotation about a common axle extending along the hub axis.
- a means for axially moving the drive shaft along the longitudinal axis of the body within the interior cavity thereof is disclosed.
- the means for axially moving the drive shaft includes a rotatable cap operatively associated with the proximal end portion of the body and having a threaded bore configured to receive a threaded shaft portion of the drive shaft. Rotation of the cap causes corresponding axial movement of the drive shaft within the interior cavity of the body.
- a means for axially moving the drive shaft includes a ratchet assembly operatively associated with the proximal end portion of the body and having an axially advanceable rack engaged with a proximal end of the drive shaft.
- a pawl ring is retained within the interior cavity, whereby axial advancement of rack relative to the pawl ring causes corresponding axial movement of the drive shaft within the interior cavity of the body.
- a nose cone assembly is mounted at the distal end portion of the body to provide structural rigidity to the body implant.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an interspinous implant in accordance the present invention illustrating a threaded body having engagement arms in a stowed position within an interior cavity of the threaded body;
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the implant of FIG. 1 with the engagement arms disposed in a deployed position extending from the interior cavity of the threaded body portion;
- FIG. 3 is a cross-section view of the implant of FIG. 1 taken along line 3 - 3 of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the implant of FIG. 1 , with parts separated;
- FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a further embodiment an implant in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 1 there is illustrated an embodiment of an interspinous implant constructed in accordance with the present invention and designated generally by reference numeral 100 .
- Implant is particularly well adapted for use in performing minimally invasive surgical procedures for treating spinal stenosis, including, for example, interspinous process decompression (IPD).
- IPD interspinous process decompression
- interspinous implant 100 includes an elongated threaded body 110 configured for percutaneous interspinous process implantation defining a longitudinal axis “A” and having opposed proximal 112 and distal portions 113 .
- the body 110 has a right body section 110 a and a left body section 110 b (shown in FIG. 3 ).
- the body sections 110 a , 110 b are held together in part by a spindle shaft 132 and retaining ring 134 located at a central portion of the implant 100 and a securement shaft 114 and retaining ring 116 located proximate a nose assembly 500 .
- a locking cap 160 is operatively associated with the proximal portion 112 .
- the locking cap 160 supports the spindle shaft 132 and the securement shaft 114 in holding the right and left body sections 110 a , 110 b together. Additional detail regarding the material and dimensions of the body sections 110 a , 110 b are described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,142,479 and U.S. Patent Publication No. 2012/0150229, both of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
- the body 110 of the implant 110 defines an interior cavity 118 or chamber which houses two laterally opposed engagement members 220 a , 220 b formed from titanium, stainless steel, ceramic, composite, or a similar high-strength, light-weight biocompatible metal.
- the engagement members 220 a , 220 b are mounted for movement between a first position (shown in FIG. 1 ) stowed within the interior cavity 118 of the body 110 and a second position (shown in FIG. 2 ) deployed from the interior cavity 118 of the body 110 to engage the spinous process.
- FIG. 1 first position
- FIG. 2 second position deployed from the interior cavity 118 of the body 110 to engage the spinous process.
- each engagement member 220 a , 220 b includes a pair of diametrically opposed arms 222 a , 222 b extending radially outwardly from a central hub 225 .
- Each arm 222 a , 222 b includes an inner curved portion 224 a , 224 b and outer claw portion 226 a , 226 b .
- the outer claw portions 226 a , 226 b are preferably each provided with a plurality of sharpened teeth 228 for engaging and puncturing the bone of the adjacent spinous processes, to effect stabilization of the implant 100 .
- the teeth 228 on each claw portion 226 a , 226 b are preferably dissimilar in size and orientation, to better engage an individual's particular spinal anatomy, which may vary between patients in both size and shape.
- each engagement member 220 a , 220 b defines a common hub axis extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the body 112 .
- the spindle shaft 132 securing the right and left body portions 110 a , 110 b is secured in place through an aperture of the central hub 225 .
- Each central hub 225 has an inwardly extending crank pin 230 a , 230 b .
- the crank pins 230 a , 230 b are preferably radially offset from the hub axis and circumferentially spaced apart from one another about the hub axis.
- the implant 100 further includes an actuation assembly 300 having an elongated drive shaft 310 mounted for axial movement within the interior cavity 118 of the body 112 along the longitudinal axis thereof.
- the drive shaft 310 includes a proximal threaded portion 312 and a distal actuation portion 314 .
- the distal actuation portion 314 has upper and lower yokes 316 a , 316 b positioned to cooperate with the crank pins 230 a , 230 b of the central hubs 224 . Both the upper and lower yokes 316 a , 316 b resemble U-shaped pieces that extend outwardly from the drive shaft 310 .
- the U-shaped pieces of the yoke aid in holding and controlling the movement of mechanical parts, in this instance the crank pins 230 a , 230 b .
- the two crank pins 230 a , 230 b translate through respective arcuate paths about the hub axis causing corresponding rotational movement of the engagement members 220 a , 220 b about the hub axis.
- the means for axially moving the drive shaft 310 is defined by a rotatable cap 330 operatively associated with the proximal threaded portion 312 of the drive shaft 310 .
- the rotatable cap 330 includes a threaded bore 332 configured to receive the proximal threaded portion 312 .
- the cap 330 is rotated to effect axial movement of the drive shaft 310 into the interior cavity 118 and deploy the engagement arms 222 a , 222 b into the second position.
- rotating the cap 330 in an opposing direction effects axial movement in the reverse direction.
- the threaded bore 332 includes beveled teeth to engage the proximal threaded portion 312 and maintain friction between the rotatable cap 330 and the proximal threaded portion 312 to secure the cap 300 as the cap 330 rotates.
- a ratchet assembly 400 is utilized as a means for axially moving the drive shaft.
- the ratchet assembly 400 includes an advanceable rack 410 operatively associated with a proximal end 340 of the drive shaft 310 .
- a pawl ring 420 is retained within the interior cavity 118 .
- a drive pin 430 is associated with the proximal end 340 of the drive shaft 310 to secure the drive shaft 310 and ratchet assembly 400 .
- axial advancement of the rack 410 relative to the pawl ring 420 causes corresponding axial movement of the drive shaft 310 within the interior cavity 118 of the body 110 .
- a plurality of washers 435 may be disposed between the spindle shaft 132 and the central hub 225 and the securement shaft 114 and the nose assembly 500 to prevent friction and maintain pressure when the left and right body sections 110 a , 110 b are secured together.
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